What is the VA 2015 “intent to file” process?
The purpose of the new VA intent to file process is to protect the earliest possible date for any award of benefits or increased benefits resulting from your claim.
Can a Reservists and National Guard Members receive VA Disability Compensation?
Yes, Reservists and National Guard Members can and do receive VA Disability Compensation with no regard to the percentage of their disability rating.
VetsFirst Q&A: How does a veteran with PTSD obtain a service dog?
Question: How does a veteran with PTSD obtain a service dog? Answer: VA does not provide service dogs for physical or mental health conditions, including PTSD. VA does provide veterinary care for service dogs that are deemed medically necessary [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: Do National Guardsmen Qualify For VA Loans
Question: I was in the National Guard for two years in 1957. I am trying to get a VA loan to refinance my house; do I qualify? Answer: A veteran’s eligibility for a VA home loan guaranty depends on [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: Can Married Disabled Veterans Each Receive the Dependent Allowance from VA?
Question: Can two disabled veterans who are legally married to each other each receive the dependent allowance from VA for their children? Answer: Yes, both veterans can receive the "with dependents rate" once they have each been rated 30% or [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: Will VA Fill Prescriptions Written By Non-VA Doctors?
Question: I am a veteran, but I receive care for my heart from a non-VA specialist. This specialist prescribes my heart medications. Will VA fill these prescriptions? I don't use the VA for healthcare because I feel that there are other veterans who [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: Can I Receive Both SBP and DIC Benefits at the Same Time?
Question: I am the widow of a service-connected veteran who was a military retiree. Can I receive both a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits at the same time? Answer: In general, an individual [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: I Am Blind. Will VA Provide Me With an Electric Razor?
Question: I heard that VA will provide me with an electric razor due to my blindness. Is this true and how do I get one? Answer: That is absolutely true. The VA's Prosthetics Department, located at your local VA Medical Center, provides [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: Will My Son Lose His DIC Benefits If My New Husband Adopts Him?
Question: My son receives Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) from VA because his father died due to a service-related disability. I’m remarried. Do his benefits change if my new husband chooses to adopt him? Answer: Your son will continue to receive his DIC [...]
VetsFirst Q&A: How Do I Order Prosthetic Stump Socks from VA?
Question: I need to order prosthetic stump socks from VA ASAP. Which form do I use? Answer: Prosthetic socks are available from the VA Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center (DALC). DALC maintains an inventory of standard-sized prosthetic socks which are available for [...]